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Bit late for my trip report but here we go Was a great drive and proper Intermediate level, I even felt that we were getting into Expert level For the first time in a drive I just couldn't chill, have some snacks, enjoy the view, required 100% focus all the time. A real challenge and such a thrill. All the drivers were amazing! @Simon Dawood great second lead. @Looper always nice looping with you on the dunes @Ranjan Das great to see you as usual and amazing support from the back. @Gaurav Soni amazing lead and thrilling drive you gave us. Looking forward to the next one! @Chinthaka Ruwan Hope you get the car all fixed for the next drives:) @Daniel Rodas Well done on this drive, I think you mentioned that was your first intermediate. If that's the case then it really didn't feel like it was your first intermediate. @Tom B V8 power baby! always a pleasure

Il Sorpasso: Al Ain District to Dubai - Drive Report "Whether one moves slowly or with speed, the one who is a seeker will be the finder" - Rumi While the goal of the drive was to cover at least 90 kms in 3 hours, which we almost did, the spirit of the drive was to both carefree and adventurous, which we certainly were. From Al Hayer to Murqaab, we went through an interesting and exciting first part (before reaching Al Jabib) , on torrid reddish sand, across an interesting terrain, with few lonely trees and some long range cordons. This was the most carefree section of the drive. A second fun-filled stretch was the crossing of Faqa long range dunes, all the way to the sabkha separating this area from Murqaab. The two more "adventurous" parts of the drive where that crossing of the technical dunes between Al Jabib and E14 (a section only explored once before, hence not too familiar to me), and the navigation of similarly (although lower) technical dunes before arriving in Murqaab. At that point, with almost 45 minutes of daylight, we tried to prolong the track to reach Lisaili, but a few repeated stucks, refusals, and minor incidents, led to the decision to trace our way back to Murqaab's mosque, to end the drive. In the end, a bit of frustration that I felt, as a leader, in struggling to find a clean path through the technical areas, turned in an opportunity to explore a not-so-driven area, and challenged the convoy to keep the drive "stuck-free", which for the most part we did, always moving at a good pace, very close to the fast one we had set ourselves as a goal. The final statistics spoke of an almost accomplished objective, with 91 Kms covered in 3:39 hours, of which 3:12 moving, at an average speed of 28 Km/h. The whole convoy executed the drive with accomplished skills and great concentration, keeping up the pace even on particularly bumpy and tight terrain. The tremendous heat, probably the highest of the season so far (recording temperatures between 47 and 50 degrees during the first hour), only added to the pleasure and excitement of the drive.... a hot and dusty one, as planned. Well done to @Anoop Nair in Second Lead, @Joji varghese, @ASAD., @Rob S, @Tom B, @Waqas Parvez, @Charbel, @munkybizness and @Christian Andras in Sweep. See you soon for the next installment of our weekdays fast and furious drives.

Yep, had to stop on the shoulder of the road this time but usually I have 2 alarms, the first one is my wife reminding me that today is Monday and I have the Carnity RSVP to manage usually it goes off after working hours (lucky that she is into off-roading) and the second will start peeping at 6:55 to make sure I'm logged in and ready to press the going button for my preferred drive (have to do a rehearsal in my mind), refresh at 7:00 and hope to get lucky and it goes through. Yeah, I would say that the 7pm RSVP situation re-shaped my afternoon/evening plans on Mondays.

@JeromeFJ Bonjour and with apologies I have removed myself from the drive for personal reasons (my wife wants me to attend to something and we can only do it on Saturday morning)...I know I know easier to change wife😁 ... sorry and hope to join your next drive. Thanks!

Congratulations @Beide Worku

Congratulations @ASAD.

Just a casual thought : How many of you do have stress/anxiety at 18:59hrs every monday 😂! I have my 2 alarms set: 18:57 & 18:59! How many of you leave everything aside on monday evening 18:59😂, I am certainly one of those! just curious to hear what goes in ur mind and how do u handle 18:59/19:00 Mondays😅! @Amr Aydin I know today you stopped aside while driving, @RiaanJH I know you were in flight wondering if you will get confirmed drive slot after you land😂 @Anoop Nair Saw your 60 seconds comment today😅 Others??

Thank you all. I feel I know just enough now to be dangerous

Congratulations @ASAD., well done.

Congratulations @Jona well done.

Congratulations @Beide Worku , well done.

Congratulations @Beide Worku see you Friday for the night drive 😉

Congratulations @Jonaon the promotion enjoy the new level

Congratulations @Beide Worku, promotion very well deserved ! Always a pleasure to have you in the drive !

Congratulations @Gregory, Excellent progression !!

Congratulations @Jona, very well done !

Congratulations @Jona

Congratulations @Gregory

Congratulations @Beide Worku well done!

Congratulations @Beide Worku

@Gregory! It's been ages, good Sir! Supremely well deserved and the heartiest congratulations. Can't wait to see you on a drive soon

Well done @Beide Worku - time to put the truck through some faster pacing

Congratulations @Gregory

Wow Gregory ! Well done! 😀 Keep pushing the Pajero!

Congrats @Gregory... well deserved 👏

Congrats @Gregory

Nice one mate! Well deserved @Gregory!

These are superb @Simon Dawood. Well done !

@Gaurav Soni some videos of the amazing yesterday drive below

Congratulations @ASAD. enjoy the new level

Congratulations @Stan Hassett

Congratulations @Jona for reaching the Fewbie Plus Level with Carnity Offroad Club. Looking forward to seeing you growing further and helping others to learn the art of offroading in a safe environment. Please make sure your Carnity user profile is always updated with all the latest Emergency contact details. P.S. Trip lead might deny your participation if you don't have required off-road gear. FEWBIE PLUS Drives Attended (Indicative) Minimum 10 Fewbie drives are required within last 6 months for Fewbie Plus promotion. What you'll learn Advance dune and sand reading Advance recovery techniques Rocking and crawling to make path Learn to flatten/compact soft sand patch Self recovery from crest Advance side sloping and long hill climb Advance ridge riding and criss crossing Advance control over technical dunes Slightly faster pace desert driving FULLY control and avoid fishtailing Never fight or challenge gravity Skills required Enthusiastic and positive attitude Willingness to learn and help others Extremely attentive and focused while driving Car Worthiness Any 4x4 vehicle with low range gearing Suitable approach and departure angle Bash plate and skid plate protected Off-road gear required Safety flag, tire deflator, tire pressure gauge, shovel, fire extinguisher, medical kit, radio (walkie-talkie), air compressor. Drive teamwork Manage second lead and sweep positions upon request Intuitive and proactive to support Trip Lead Observe recoveries and offer help, when needed Drive Joining Join Newbie, Fewbie and Fewbie Plus drives Forum participation Active participation on the forum Share drive experience + feedback Share drive pictures in the gallery Post trip report after the drive

Congratulations @Jona! Enjoy the new level

Congrats @Gregory well deserved and long overdue 👏👏👏

Gone in 60’seconds 😳

Congratulations @Jonaon the promotion